The Boxoffice Podcast enters its second year with a full house, as co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins break down some major news: the reopening of Regal locations in the U.S., Cineworld/Regal’s agreement with Warner Bros. on a reduced theatrical exclusivity window, and Disney pushing Black Widow and Cruella day-and-date and removing Pixar’s Luca from the domestic theatrical release calendar entirely. In the feature segment, co-hosts Rebecca and Daniel discuss the highlights and key takeaways of Boxoffice PRO’s Giants of Exhibition LIVE session, which welcomed executives from four major circuits to share their thoughts on the exhibition industry.
Show Notes
The Boxoffice Podcast enters its second year with a full house, as co-hosts Russ Fischer, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Shawn Robbins break down some major news: the reopening of Regal locations in the U.S., Cineworld/Regal’s agreement with Warner Bros. on a reduced theatrical exclusivity window, and Disney pushing Black Widow and Cruella day-and-date and removing Pixar’s Luca from the domestic theatrical release calendar entirely. In the feature segment, co-hosts Rebecca and Daniel discuss the highlights and key takeaways of Boxoffice PRO’s Giants of Exhibition LIVE session, which welcomed executives from four major circuits to share their thoughts on the exhibition industry.
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What to Listen For
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:05 Regal Cinemas to reopen, makes a deal with Warner Bros.
- 02:03 Cineworld with Warner Bros. to screen films under 30-45 day theatrical exclusivity window
- 05:39 Disney surprises us with another shift on its movie release schedule
- 09:33 Shang-Chi to premier on labor day weekend
- 11:35 Is Black Widow already past its prime?
- 13:47 Black Widow might struggle to maximize its theatrical potential
- 16:24 July might be the big return to movie-going
- 19:50 Regal on its operation and sanitation strategies
- 22:55 Cinemark’s efforts to drive business recovery
- 24:40 The digital disruption happening in the industry
- 25:33 Cineplex at better marketing of new content
- 27:26 Take away from the Giants of Exhibition live session
What is Boxoffice Podcast?
The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!